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04-29-2017, 01:24 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2017
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Originally Posted by JimPS
Good to see another old guy at the same "tender age" with the "right stuff" and the right attitude to actively enjoy the sunset years life has to offer.
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x2 I am as old as the hills as well hehe
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04-29-2017, 01:39 PM
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Join Date: May 2013
Location: Canada
Posts: 3,900
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Definitely more city than mountain,
But she tends to ride me more often than not.
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04-29-2017, 01:50 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: Rocky Mountains
Posts: 509
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Rocky Mountain Altitude 790 BC edition.
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04-29-2017, 02:29 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: West of North South
Posts: 2,367
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Originally Posted by Prairiekid
Rocky Mountain Altitude 790 BC edition.
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Cool.
I thought the BC Edition was banned in Alberta - too fast or something.
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04-29-2017, 04:02 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2012
Posts: 206
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Rocky Mountain Solo (cyclocross)
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04-29-2017, 04:29 PM
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Banned
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Join Date: Apr 2017
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I have a question for you bikers.
I am having surgery on my Knee 1st week of June, I have two tears in my meniscus as well as a bakers cyst, brought on by the same injury.
Any of you guys had surgery for a torn meniscus, and if so after the operation how have you recovered and has biking been an issue after the operation?
Thanks!
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04-29-2017, 08:40 PM
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Join Date: May 2013
Location: Calgary
Posts: 24
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Same as last year. 2004 Devinci Cactus. Add something new every year or so to make it interesting.
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04-29-2017, 09:09 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: Rocky Mountains
Posts: 509
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JimPS
Cool.
I thought the BC Edition was banned in Alberta - too fast or something.
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The bars are a bit wide for some trails in Alberta : too fast? It's faster than me
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05-01-2017, 08:38 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 84
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Been riding a Rocky Mountain Slayer 30 for several years. Love the bike, but wouldn't mind an update sometime...
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05-02-2017, 10:41 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Posts: 133
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I rode lots after knee surgery, started with road only then gravel before light trail riding. The road riding was initially great then I found it was too much of the same motion, I had to change foot position, seat height, posture etc as my knee got stronger, slowed the swelling. Be really careful only to use your good leg when stopping to hold yourself up. Got rid of the clip ins quickly. I think it sped up the recovery time, might all be mental. Anything to build up strength. I was cycling 50-60 km at about 3 weeks post op. After that, off trail hiking with lots of uneven ground, I made sure to vary the footing and watched carefully where I was stepping.
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05-02-2017, 11:58 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: southeast alberta
Posts: 1,183
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I got A Kona Kula last year, first bike with front shocks, My brain doesn't rattle as much on the washboard. Anyone using the APP Cycle Meter? It maps and measures your route with speeds etc.
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05-02-2017, 12:53 PM
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Join Date: May 2009
Location: Canterbury
Posts: 1,316
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Picked up this Blue bike last years model
Rocky Mountain Blizzard 30
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05-02-2017, 06:45 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Calgary
Posts: 143
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I'm riding a Trek domane on the road. Giant rapid for the pathways and commuting to work. And a Trek Fuel on the trails. Thinking of upgrading the Fuel not sure what yet.
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05-02-2017, 09:20 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2014
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Kona five-o
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05-02-2017, 10:45 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2007
Posts: 1,307
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Still the same as last time as well.
2013 Reign for the all mountain
2010 Operator for the DH sled
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05-03-2017, 11:04 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Edmonton
Posts: 1,480
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Rocky Mountain Altitude Carbon
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05-03-2017, 11:20 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Calgary
Posts: 1,706
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2014 Giant Trance 1
My first "real" mountain bike lol. What an amazing bike. It took me from hating riding my old bike because it was so hard on me to really enjoying it and getting out with the whole family. If only I was in better shape...
If anyone has something comparable they're looking to sell, I'm looking for a bike for my wife, must be an XS frame.
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05-03-2017, 11:34 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Calgary, Alberta
Posts: 3,886
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Walleyedude
2014 Giant Trance 1
My first "real" mountain bike lol. What an amazing bike. It took me from hating riding my old bike because it was so hard on me to really enjoying it and getting out with the whole family. If only I was in better shape...
If anyone has something comparable they're looking to sell, I'm looking for a bike for my wife, must be an XS frame.
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Check out pinkbike.com, great active local forum.
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05-03-2017, 02:19 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Edmonton
Posts: 127
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I have an '08 Rocky Mountain Slayer SXC 50.
It hasn't seen a lot of use the past few years as all my riding buddies have moved or sold their bikes. I don't think I even filled up the tires last year lol.
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05-03-2017, 02:40 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: West of North South
Posts: 2,367
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Walleyedude
2014 Giant Trance 1
My first "real" mountain bike lol. What an amazing bike. It took me from hating riding my old bike because it was so hard on me to really enjoying it and getting out with the whole family. If only I was in better shape...
If anyone has something comparable they're looking to sell, I'm looking for a bike for my wife, must be an XS frame.
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I bought a 2017 Trance 3 in March.
Most riders can only dream of riding and owning a new Trance1 - you're a lucky man - even if it's a couple of years old.
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05-03-2017, 03:02 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Calgary
Posts: 1,706
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Originally Posted by JimPS
Most riders can only dream of riding and owning a new Trance1 - you're a lucky man - even if it's a couple of years old.
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Ha. I bought it used two winters ago for a great price, I wouldn't have it otherwise lol.
There's definitely some CRAZY expensive bikes out there, especially if you start stepping into the carbon fiber realm.
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05-04-2017, 10:16 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Southern Alberta
Posts: 826
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Blastoff
Picked up this Blue bike last years model
Rocky Mountain Blizzard 30
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What's the rolling resistance like? Do fat bikes pedal easy?
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05-04-2017, 10:20 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Southern Alberta
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Walleyedude
Ha. I bought it used two winters ago for a great price, I wouldn't have it otherwise lol.
There's definitely some CRAZY expensive bikes out there, especially if you start stepping into the carbon fiber realm.
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Even the alloy framed bikes are pretty crazy, I bought used and probably will continue to do so unless I happen across a clearance deal on something.
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05-04-2017, 10:37 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: West of North South
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Originally Posted by YoteStopper
Even the alloy framed bikes are pretty crazy, I bought used and probably will continue to do so unless I happen across a clearance deal on something.
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Used is excellent -there's always a lot of hot doggies out there that just have to have the new model every year.
Be careful with used though - some of those riders are so friggin' extreme they can probably wear out an expensive bike in a season - some pricey components may need replacement. And there's also a eager market out there for hot high end bikes.
Somebody already mentioned Pink Bike.
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05-04-2017, 10:46 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Back in the Kootenays!
Posts: 640
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Kona Caldera, rigid frame with suspension fork. This is my fourth Kona, love the frame geometry for trail riding, excellent climbers. Although I have slowed down a lot since my racing days in the 90's.
Keep it rubber side down and remember to respect the other trail users out there.
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05-04-2017, 01:12 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Calgary
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Quote:
Originally Posted by YoteStopper
Even the alloy framed bikes are pretty crazy, I bought used and probably will continue to do so unless I happen across a clearance deal on something.
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Yep, me too.
It's still bizarre to me that a mountain bike can be the same price as a dirt bike, but it is what it is I guess. The market is obviously there or they wouldn't be priced the way they are.
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05-04-2017, 08:47 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 83
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Sold my old trusty Norco Bigfoot yesterday and bought a new Specialized Rockhopper Comp today. Pick it up tomorrow 👍
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05-04-2017, 10:25 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Fox Creek
Posts: 3,315
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Originally Posted by mtnluvr
Sold my old trusty Norco Bigfoot yesterday and bought a new Specialized Rockhopper Comp today. Pick it up tomorrow
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Nice! As for me, I'm rockin' a (few years old) Specialized Rockhopper Expert.
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05-05-2017, 08:31 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Calgary, Alberta
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Quote:
Originally Posted by YoteStopper
What's the rolling resistance like? Do fat bikes pedal easy?
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I've rented a couple, On snow/ice or mud, they "float", as in stay on top, and you get unreal traction. With that being said, I rode my 29er full suspension bike all though the winter with studded tires. The only time I couldn't ride my bike was if the snow was super soft (melting), or about +3" of fresh stuff. But I stayed on fairly well travelled single track.
IMHO, they are a great 2nd or 3rd bike, as in I wouldn't want to ride one in the summer (unless it was super muddy), as it would be really slow, not only due to the extra weight, but yes, as you mentioned, the rolling resistance is huge. Weight is your enemy in mtb biking (unless you're a DH guy).
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05-05-2017, 08:32 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Calgary, Alberta
Posts: 3,886
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JimPS
Used is excellent -there's always a lot of hot doggies out there that just have to have the new model every year.
Be careful with used though - some of those riders are so friggin' extreme they can probably wear out an expensive bike in a season - some pricey components may need replacement. And there's also a eager market out there for hot high end bikes.
Somebody already mentioned Pink Bike.
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Agreed, there's some great deals, just buyer beware.. unfortunately due to my size, decent XL or XXL bikes are rare. I've been buying new at year end, and saved ALOT of money.
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